The All-New Ford F-150 RAPTOR Gets PRICED! Are YOU Going To Get On Line To Place An Order?

For us it's been really exciting to see the launch and success of the Ford F-150 Raptor. As a model that changed the pick-up truck world, it's a vehicle that people not only aspire to own but is also a serious off-road player. 

As of now details are quite hush hush but we do know several things.

First off, it will come with a forced induction, EcoBoost six-cylinder motor. Right now power figures are not known but the latest thinking suggests that the horsepower will be anywhere from 450-500 ponies. Obviously, this is a great number considering we expect it to shed weight from the first-gen Raptor. 

Secondly, it will feature Dune Mode in the driving selection. While we're sure this will do our friends plenty of good in the Middle East, we're unsure of this mode's impact for us none Dakar Rally participants. 

And now we're learning about how it will price. 

If you want to place an order for a Supercrew version, get ready to plop down $48,325*. If you want a Supercar variant, that means you'll be getting charged $51,310*.

So, what say you, Spies? Are YOU going to get on line and place an order at your local Ford retailer?

*Please note: These prices do NOT include taxes, title or fees.

MDarringer - 7/24/2016 10:06:44 AM

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Raptors don't stay long on the lot. They come in and get sold pretty fast. GM and Ram have been stunningly inept at responding, so Ford essentially has the market to itself given the incompetence of the responses.

TomM - 7/24/2016 10:08:06 AM

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The problems now surfacing with the Eco-boost engines would prevent me from buying a Ford Truck unless it had a naturally aspirated engine - none are available. A Turbo is needlessly complex - and really does not provide better MPG in real life as noted by a number of Magazines.

MDarringer - 7/24/2016 10:24:04 AM

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I'm no fan of ANY of the turbos that replace naturally aspirated engines because no matter how well designed, turbos (1) WILL be higher maintenance, (2) WILL NOT last as long, and (3) WILL NOT usually give better MPG.

That said, Ecoboosts sell like mad. The Fusion is better with the 2.5, but people go for the Ecoboost. The Mustang is better with the V6, but people go with the Ecoboost.

Normal people do not understand that a turbo is not the same as a conventional engine and that it needs a whole different mindset if you want it to last.

momentofsurrender - 7/24/2016 1:19:29 PM

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I've got 3 Ford trucks, one 5.0l and 2 ecoboost.
The 5.0 is a very smooth engine with that satisfying V8 sound but clearly down in power to ecoboost. Zero problems with the engine.
One ecoboost is a 2013 without the noise pumped in to the cabin. We just had to replace the turbo on that one.
One ecoboost is a 2016 with the noise pumped in. Don't mind this but it is a poor imitation of the V8.
Fuel economy is definitely V8 like.
Think if I had the choice of a more powerful V8 I would go for that.

MDarringer - 7/24/2016 2:44:10 PM

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Do you run a turbo timer / turbo cooler? A friend has a Mustang Ecoboost and he has a turbo timer which lets the engine run to cool down the oil which in turn cools the turbo. He's also added a fairly massive oil cooler.

momentofsurrender - 7/24/2016 5:10:49 PM

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No, nothing additional. It seems to run keep the fan running after you shut off the engine though.

MDarringer - 7/24/2016 6:39:39 PM

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@momentofsurrender that won't do it. Because no oil is flowing when the engine is off, the oil in the turbocharger superheats and "cokes" i.e. turns to a solid. Over time it kills the turbo. A turbo timer lets the engine run a designated amount of time and turns off based on oil temperature usually on the exit side of the turbo. A turbo timer and an oil cooler are good moves if you're planning to get more that 100K miles out of the engine otherwise it will be decidedly less--for any brand.

skytop - 7/24/2016 1:26:41 PM

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The Raptor was absurdly priced before the aluminum trucks arrived. Fully optioned out, you will pay about $60,000 +tax for the privledge of getting about 15 MPG and having to climb up and that fall out of the truck.

MDarringer - 7/24/2016 2:30:32 PM

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Be that as it may, the sell quickly and at a big profit, which--if you are in the business of making cars--is how you do it.

TomM - 7/25/2016 7:55:01 AM

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AND what does that tell you Matt? (BTW - I agree)
Just as the original Mustang proved - is that unique and acceptable styling WILL sell a vehicle - regardless of other considerations. For Decades - people bought Jaguars because they looked good - even if they came with familiarity with the kids of your mechanic. THere are enough well healed new millionaires out there - who are buying a car as a statement - not as a piece of transportation. And that is why BMW and MERCEDES also sell so well. Those (alongwith richer folks) are the only classes of Americans that have had a good last 20 + years money wise. THe average guy can no longer actually buy a new car.

MDarringer - 7/25/2016 9:43:19 AM

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It is NOT true that "the average guy can no longer buy a new car" and in fact the evidence clearly shows average people buying MILLIONS of new cars every year.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 7/24/2016 7:15:18 PM

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Imagine a Raptor with a Hellcat level of power. Now you really have a Baja race truck... :)

MDarringer - 7/24/2016 7:26:26 PM

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And FCA is too stupid to do that because it thinks ugly grilles will do it for them